by Bob The first “Derby” was run in 1930; although from 1930 to 1933 it was known as the Manitoba Stakes. In 1934 the name of the race was officially changed to the Manitoba Derby. It should come as no surprise to anyone that the race was the brainchild of Robert...
$75,000 Manitoba Lotteries Derby Entries - Assiniboia Downs Race 8, Monday, August 5, 2013 - Approximate Post Time: 4:53 PM Purse $75,000. 3-Year-Olds. 1 1/8-Miles. Dirt. Win, Place, Show, Superfecta, Triactor, Super High Five, Exactor & Quinella Wagering...
Rob's Picks and Analysis for July 12, 13, Preview of Derby weekend stakes by Rob I’m going to spend the next few paragraphs dealing with “what ifs” and speculating on things that could happen three weeks down the road on Manitoba Lotteries Derby weekend. Five...
by George Williams If it were a fight they would have stopped it 46.20 seconds into the first round. Balooga Bull had his rivals reeling early in the 64th running of the $75,000 Manitoba Lotteries Derby after a sizzling first quarter in 22.20 seconds. He then...
$75,000 Manitoba Lotteries Derby Entries - Assiniboia Downs Race 8, Monday, August 6, 2012 - Approximate Post Time: 4:30 PM Purse $75,000. 3-Year-Olds. 1 1/8-Miles. Dirt. Win, Place, Show, Superfecta, Triactor, Exactor & Quinella Wagering Click on Horse Names for...
by George Williams Cahill Chrome ~ Classy Californian Pedigree: Cahill Road-Takes Two to Mango by Bold Badgett Owner: Roger Hansen Trainer: Roger Hansen Jockey: Rohan Singh If the Manitoba Lotteries Derby were decided on class alone, Cahill Road would be the pick. The...
by George Williams Pleasant Closing ~ Overtime Pedigree: Closing Argument-Pleasant Jolie by Pleasant Colony Owners: Murray Duncan and Garylle Stewart Trainer: Murray Duncan Jockey: Tyrone Nelson Trainer Murray Duncan can fool you. He doesn’t say much, but he knows...
by George Williams Up Jumps a Monster ~ The Undefeated Pedigree: Proud Citizen-Hail the Flag by Devil's Bag Owners: Rob Chabot, Tim Kane and Joshua Schayer Trainer: Rob Chabot Jockey: Scott Williams Up Jumps a Monster will have a little extra pressure on him in this...
by George Williams Runaway Lion ~ Mystery Horse Pedigree: Lion Heart-Wild Goose Chase by Dynaformer Owner: K 5 Stables Trainer: Shelley Brown Jockey: Trevor Simpson On form Runaway Lion might not look like this year’s Manitoba Lotteries Derby winner, but they run...
by George Williams The Gov ~ Royal Connections Pedigree: Joey Franco-Patricia Hall by Marcellini Owner: Phillip and Robert Hall Trainer: Philip Hall Jockey: Adolfo Morales The Gov has connections, and they’re about as close to Canadian racing royalty as you can get....